That’s right, you’re not just a freshman and it’s not just freshman year. You are a freshman and experiencing freshman year of college; And while the two identities are not mutually exclusive, they are anything but synonymous. The way in which you handle yourself in this your first year on campus can determine if you [...]
All right ladies, unfortunately this is a topic we need to address when coming to college. Our daily routines are changing, bodies are maturing, most of us are no longer part of the daily sports teams we were involved with in high school, and we are exposed to a lot more stress, alcohol, and fast [...]
I have to admit…Upon entering college the extent of my knowledge on the Greek system was from the classic fraternity film “Animal House”. I didn’t have any older siblings or friends who had been through college and the frat system so I was really on my own in deciding whether or not Greek Life was [...]
How do you pick up chicks in college? Seriously, there should be a course in this freshman year, because it’s one of the main reasons we all go to college in the first place. Get away from home and party with some hotties!, right? Unfortunately for most of us, simply showing up on campus doesn’t [...]
Almost every college freshman is filled with excitement and expectations when starting school. Some can become overwhelmed with the course load, study requirements and a new environment. Keeping focus on why you’re there can help ground and steady you while finding your footing on the chosen career path. Use these five basic question words to [...]
The price of many electronic devices is going down because of advancements in recent technology. Nonetheless, there are still benefits to be had from purchasing what is known as student versions of things such as PCs because of the additional savings and other benefits.
Choosing a college is a huge decision, and there are many things to consider. Here are four things to keep in mind when picking your college.
Dan Northern discusses the benefits of using RateMyProfessor in his article Why You Must Use Rate My Professors. I don’t disagree entirely. I’m here to offer a different perspective though. RateMyProfessors can be useful, but as a last caveat consider this:
I attribute my belated success on what I’ve learned since I’ve been away. Trust me, most of what I know comes from trial-and-error. If I can save you some of the pain, the tears, and the humiliation, allow me to pass along some lessons I wish I’d known the first time around.
Designing and shopping for your new dorm room can be a lot of fun, but it can also be very stressful. Luckily, the genius’ over at DesignYourDorm.com created a simple way to design, plan, and purchase items for your dorm.
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